Category: business

AI “searches,” humans “assist” purchases — Shanghai, Bangkok, and Mumbai lead in AI-driven shopping Tokyo, Japan, Mar 23: transcosmos has conducted its proprietary “Global Online Shopping Trends Survey 2026,” summarizing the latest trends in AI-powered shopping using generative AI. The survey compares how consumers in eight major cities utilize AI…

Ho Chi Minh City, March 23 (BNP): Vincom Retail hosted a large-scale partner forum titled “The New Era – Partnering to Shape the Future” in Ho Chi Minh City on March 20, bringing together over 500 domestic and international stakeholders to discuss emerging trends and collaboration opportunities in Vietnam’s evolving…

Hyderabad, Mar 23: The Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Association of India (CREDAI) Hyderabad expresses its profound gratitude to the Government of Telangana and the Hon’ble Chief Minister for the landmark amendments issued in G.O.Ms. No.95 (MA&UD Department). These progressive reforms to the Telangana Building Rules-2012 mark a significant milestone…

Singapore, March 23 (BNP): Global financial technology platform Adyen on Monday announced the expansion of its longstanding partnership with Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific, extending direct acquiring services across multiple international markets, including India. The enhanced collaboration, which builds on a partnership that began in 2014, now covers markets such…

New Delhi (BNP Analysis): The ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia have once again exposed the vulnerabilities—and emerging strengths—of India’s energy and supply chain architecture. While immediate disruptions have been contained, the situation is fast becoming a stress test for the country’s long-term economic resilience. At the heart of the…

New Delhi, Mar 23 (BNP): G. Kishan Reddy will on Monday launch the seventh tranche of auctions for critical and strategic mineral blocks, in a move aimed at strengthening India’s mineral security and supporting emerging sectors such as clean energy and advanced technologies. The launch will take place in the…

New Delhi, Mar 22 (BNP): G. Kishan Reddy on Sunday said coal gasification will play a pivotal role in strengthening India’s energy security, reducing import dependence and supporting industrial growth, while addressing the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026. Speaking to industry leaders, experts, start-ups, researchers and policymakers, the minister said India’s…

Kochi, March 22: The Kerala Council of the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC), in collaboration with the GETAI Foundation, has announced ‘AIfy Kerala’—a free initiative aimed at equipping MSMEs, startups, and small business owners across the state with practical, application-driven knowledge of artificial intelligence. Scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2026,…

Kochi, March 21, 2026 – Škoda Auto India has announced prices and the start of customer deliveries for the refreshed and upgraded new Kushaq. Unveiled in January this year, the new Kushaq moves the goalposts when it comes to value, safety, driving dynamics, and furthers the brand’s strategy of democratising…

The Department of Tourism, Government of Karnataka, marked a successful participation at Travel & Tourism Fair (TTF) Bengaluru 2026, engaging with a wide spectrum of travel trade professionals, industry stakeholders, and visitors over the course of the event. The Karnataka Tourism pavilion was inaugurated by H. K. Patil, Hon’ble Minister…